Through this multi-year agreement, those in the market for a used vehicle can access Avis Budget Group’s inventory of well-maintained off-rental vehicles through Truecar.com.

Avis Budget Group offers more than 100 makes and models on TrueCar’s website from domestic and foreign manufacturers, including BMW, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, Nissan, Toyota, and Volvo, according to the company.

Vehicles are available for purchase at competitive low prices, and customers can schedule an “ultimate test drive” to experience driving the vehicle of their choice. Ultimate test drives are free-of-charge for two hours or can be as long as three days for a nominal rental fee, according to Avis Budget. If the customer decides to purchase the vehicle, the base rental fee will be refunded after the purchase is completed.

“TrueCar powers car-buying programs for some of the country’s largest membership and service organizations, such as USAA, AARP, American Express, AAA, and Sam’s Club, and TrueCar’s platform receives approximately six million unique visitors per month,” said Michael Schmidt, senior vice president of fleet services, Avis Budget Group. “This new partnership exposes our inventory to a much wider audience and serves as a catalyst for vehicle sales growth. We’re thrilled to work with TrueCar and continue to drive efficiency throughout our organization as we dispose of vehicles through this new channel.”

“We’re delighted to have this opportunity to work with Avis Budget Group as it will provide consumers a greater selection of high-quality used vehicles,” said Chip Perry, TrueCar’s CEO and president. “Demand for pre-owned vehicles is expanding and becoming a larger part of TrueCar’s business.”

With the addition of these 13 new locations, Fox will now reach an additional 110 million Canadian, European, and Caribbean travelers and expand its rental service into 27 countries and territories, including the United States, according to the company.

The new Fox airport locations are located in Winnipeg and Calgary in Canada; Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands; Southampton and London Kings Cross station in England, and the following airports in Italy: Marche Ancona, Ciampino Rome, Linate Milano, Abruzzo Pescara, and Lamezia Terme Calabria.

The newest Fox location has opened at the airport in Santiago, Dominican Republic.

“We are very happy to expand with our new airport partners in Italy, England, Canada, Dominican Republic, and Turks & Caicos to bring the Fox value and brand experience to travelers in these growing leisure rental markets,” said Jack Wetzel, director of the Fox Affiliate Division for Fox Rent A Car. “We continue to seek out new partners and business location opportunities to expand our car rental service to loyal Fox customers around the globe.”

By easyrentpro|2016-12-08T17:47:15+00:00July 28th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on DriveMyCar Provides Vehicles for Uber Drivers in Australia

Peer-to-Peer car rental firm DriveMyCar has partnered with UberX in Australia, according to a report by The Australian. DriveMyCar will allow UberX drivers to rent out cars on a weekly basis with no lock-in contracts.

For $159 per week, UberX drivers will receive a car and get 150 kilometers per day allowance, insurance coverage for accidental damage and theft, and 24/7 roadside assistance, according to the report.

Uber drivers can also choose the make and model of the vehicle they want, including Toyota, Hyundai, Holden, Jeep, Audi, and BMW, says the report.

“We were receiving inquiries from drivers looking for an affordable solution to renting a car specifically for UberX use,” Chris Noone, CEO of DriveMyCar, told The Australian. “We worked with our insurance company to provide a policy that was compliant to the demands of the ridesharing industry, and we worked with Uber to make sure that we had the right types of vehicles available at the right time for the right rental periods.”

DriveMyCar is a peer-to-peer car rental service that allows car owners to earn money for renting out their cars.

By easyrentpro|2016-08-10T14:53:15+00:00July 28th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Global Ground Transportation to Continue Flat Pricing

New Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) research highlights six risks heading into 2017 that could impact both travel industry prices and the global economy as a whole. These risks include emerging market performance, financial market turbulence, geopolitical risks, uncertainty surrounding Brexit, potentially fluctuating U.S. interest rates, and oil prices.

“While business travel repeatedly demonstrates its resilience, the high level of global uncertainty we face heading into 2017 means travel buyers have to be more nimble and flexible than ever in crafting travel programs,” said Jeanne Liu, vice president for research for the GBTA Foundation. “The outlook shows only marginal increases or flat travel prices, but for 2017, the key to building successful travel programs will be watching and reacting to an ever-changing global landscape.”

These findings come from the “2017 Global Travel Price Outlook,” research from the GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the GBTA, and travel management company Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT). The third annual report provides global, regional, and country-by-country projections for air travel, hotel, ground transportation, and meetings and events prices in 2017.

For the global ground transportation sector, a competitive climate will dictate continued flat pricing, according to the report. Asia-Pacific prices are expected to increase slightly by 0.8% while the EMEA is projected to remain flat across the board — with a small 0.1% decrease expected in Western Europe. In North America, prices are projected to remain flat in 2017. For LATAM, prices are expected to edge forward by 0.5%.

“We are seeing relatively low, inconsistent, and in some cases fragile economic growth,” said Kurt Ekert, president and CEO of CWT. “Travelers and travel managers need to understand their travel patterns and spend, and be alert to the impact of economic uncertainty and volatility. Proper planning will put them in position to make changes when necessary and to avoid downside financial risk.”

By easyrentpro|2016-07-28T13:25:16+00:00July 28th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Enterprise Holdings Partners with AirPlus

With the integration of Enterprise Holdings’ brands (Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo Rent A Car), corporate customers can now use the AirPlus business travel payments solution to access car rental in more global destinations.

The partnership allows AirPlus users to access the Enterprise Holdings’ network from 41 countries, with more to follow, according to the company.

The global expansion of Enterprise Holdings’ AirPlus program follows an initial roll-out in Germany and the U.K. The extended AirPlus integration included an additional 39 countries in Europe, North America, and the Middle East, as well as Australia and New Zealand. Additional locations are set to be added over the coming months.

The new partnership expands Enterprise Holdings’ payment options, according to the company. AirPlus provides organizations with fully itemized reporting on car rentals that is VAT-compliant.

AirPlus is an international provider of business travel payment and data management solutions that enable customers to use a single form of payment when traveling, according to the company. By accepting AirPlus, customers with corporate car rental accounts will no longer need a personal or corporate credit card when renting a vehicle from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, or Alamo Rent A Car.

“Following the initial roll-out in Germany and the U.K., demand for the service has been growing,” said Rob Ingram, director of business rental for Europe, Enterprise Holdings. “We listened closely to the corporate customers who used the service and they wanted to use AirPlus in more countries globally. As we continue to grow and evolve our global operations, we’re constantly seeking to implement new programs that better serve those customers.”

“By accepting AirPlus, we’re streamlining the rental process for corporate travelers while also simplifying their travel expenses,” added Ingram. “It’s one more way for us to provide more value and convenience to our customers, wherever in the world they rent from us.”

The Shanghai Disney Resort will now offer hourly electric vehicle rentals, according to a report by Green Car Reports.

The vehicles will be provided by Chinese automaker SAIC and will cost 30 yuan ($4.48) per hour to rent, according to the report. SAIC will also offer a fleet of electric vans for shuttle service to the Disney Resort.

Currently, SAIC operates a carsharing service with 100 electric cars and 100 electric buses that tourists can use from train stations, subway stations, and airports to the Disney report, according to the report.

In the near future, SAIC hopes to increase its electric carsharing service beyond the current 100-vehicle fleet, says the report.

By easyrentpro|2016-07-25T21:11:28+00:00July 25th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Revv Launches Carsharing Service in Chandigarh

Revv, an Indian-based carsharing service, has expanded to Chandigarh in northern India, according to a report by the Siasat Daily.

Revv will offer a fleet of 25 cars in Chandigarh, including sedans, hatchbacks, and SUVs, says the report. This new location is part of Revv’s expansion in the northern Indian market.

Revv provides customers with doorstep delivery of cars for every booking, according to the report.

“After witnessing high repeat-usage and positive customer feedback on the innovations from our existing operational cities, we ventured into Chandigarh because we can foresee an enormous potential in the car rental segment of the city,” Anupam Agarwal, co-founder and CEO of Revv, told the Siasat Daily.

By easyrentpro|2016-07-22T20:53:32+00:00July 22nd, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Enterprise Holdings Expands in Toronto Area

Enterprise Holdings has expanded its transportation network in Toronto area. The company has opened a new location near Union Station in downtown Toronto and another office near Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga.

“We are excited about expanding our market and opening new locations in the heart of the financial sector across from Union Station, as well as in the community of Mississauga,” said Steve Tudela, corporate vice president of Canadian operations for Enterprise Holdings, which owns the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo Rent A Car brands.

The new branch near Union Station not only serves local Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo Rent A Car customers in the downtown core, but also thousands of commuters from regional carrier GO Transit and the local Toronto Transit Commission, according to the company. This branch is also connected to the PATH, Toronto’s underground pedestrian walkway.

The new branch in Mississauga serves Enterprise Rent-A-Car customers and is open seven days a week, according to the company.

By easyrentpro|2016-07-22T20:49:53+00:00July 22nd, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Avis Franchisee Now Offers Leasing Services in Western Africa

Avis Car Rental has signed a new multi-year license agreement with CFAO, a specialized distributor and preferred partner of major international brands. CFAO operates the Avis Car Rental brand in Western Africa and now, as part of this agreement, will also offer vehicle leasing to customers under the Avis brand.

“We’re delighted to extend our relationship with CFAO,” said David B. Wyshner, president and chief financial officer, Avis Budget Group. “This is an opportunity to leverage CFAO’s extensive knowledge of the car rental and leasing markets to grow and develop the Avis brand across Western Africa.”

“CFAO has a 20-year history of partnership with Avis and proven experience successfully operating the Avis Car Rental brand in Western Africa,” said Stéphane Henry, CEO of Rental Operations, a division of CFAO Automotive Equipment and Services. “We are delighted to operate leasing under the Avis brand going forward.”

Jeep fans love signature Wrangler features like the round headlamps and classic grille.PHOTO BY JEEP

1. You’ll recognize it as a Jeep

Manley told Automotive News he has one clear mission and that is, “Don’t screw it up.” The basic visual elements of the Wrangler have stayed pretty consistent over 75 years, and Jeep knows it can’t afford to screw it up.

Jeep Wrangler manual transmissionPHOTO BY JEEP

2. Manual is still an option

Currently, we have a long-term 2016 Jeep Wrangler in our fleet. We ordered it with a stick and when it arrived at the office with an automatic, we sent it back. We think–and some disagree–that manual transmissions on a Jeep are simply more fun, on and off road.

2016 Jeep Wrangler Backcountry interiorPHOTO BY JEEP

3. New Automatic

The Wrangler will be available with an eight-speed automatic transmission and gain an updated version of the Pentastar V6.

Jeep Wrangler RubiconPHOTO BY JEEP

4. Looking to lose some weight

Steel will makeup the frame of the Wrangler, but back in 2015 Manley said Jeep is considering using aluminum for the Wrangler’s new bodywork, carbon fiber could also be an unlikely option.

Jeep Wrangler SportPHOTO BY JEEP

5. Possible I4 engine

Jeep gave Automotive News information about a new 300-hp turbocharged I4 in May. With a four-cylinder under the hood, the fuel economy would likely improve.

6. Wrangler could go green

In 2015, Jeep suggested that the 2018 Wrangler could get a plug-in hybrid option. Manley said installing an electric motor would be a good idea since it provides immediate torque for climbing rocks and other obstacles.

Jeep Gladiator pickupPHOTO BY JEEP

7. Wrangler pickup

Jeep has teased the concept of a Wrangler pickup for years. Manley expressed in 2011 that it was not the right time for a pickup, but perhaps maybe at a later refresh. Now would be the time. Jeep fans are waiting.

2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel enginePHOTO BY RAM

8. Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel

FCA has seen the benefits of diesel in its Ram pickups, and Jeep enthusiasts would likely line up for more torque and fuel efficiency, we know we would.

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